News briefs Trump blasts DeSantis for insurance company ‘bailout’ legislation Tribune News Service · Mar 16, 2023
Florida professor loses job after complaint about racial justice course segment FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. — An English professor at Palm Beach Atlantic University has lost his job after a parent complained about a racial justice unit he taught in one of his courses. Tribune News Service · Mar 16, 2023
Trump blasts DeSantis for insurance company ‘bailout’ legislation TALLAHASSEE, Fla. — Former President Donald Trump blasted Gov. Ron DeSantis for wanting to give insurance companies widespread protections from lawsuits, calling it “the worst Insurance Scam in the entire Country!” Tribune News Service · Mar 16, 2023
Under fire, DeSantis, Ladapo keep trashing COVID-19 vaccines ORLANDO, Fla. — In the wake of federal health officials’ harshest criticism yet of their anti-COVID vaccine views, Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo and Gov. Ron DeSantis persisted Thursday in claiming the “mRNA jabs” are worthless at best and even dangerous, despite an abundance of evidence to the contrary. Orlando Sentinel · Mar 16, 2023
On Trump Force One, KFC is on the menu and 45 is still president Former President Donald Trump wants back in the White House — badly. Look no further than the recreation of Air Force One protocols on his recent trip to Iowa, the key Republican early-voting primary state. Tribune News Service · Mar 16, 2023
Florida aims to revoke hotel's liquor license for drag show Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ administration is moving to revoke the liquor license of a Miami hotel that hosted a Christmas drag show The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023
Florida universities still may not enforce 'Stop Woke Act,' appeals court says TAMPA, Fla. — A federal appeals court has denied Florida’s request to enforce its controversial Individual Freedom act, also called the Stop Woke act, at colleges and universities while a lawsuit challenging the controversial 2022 law is pending. Tribune News Service · Mar 16, 2023
After emotional testimony, bill limiting abortion to 6 weeks moves forward A Florida House committee on Thursday voted to advance a bill that would restrict abortion to the first six weeks of pregnancy in nearly all cases, before some women know they’re pregnant — despite an ongoing lawsuit challenging a 15-week abortion cutoff that legislators passed last year. Tribune News Service · Mar 16, 2023
Abortion ban after 6-weeks moves forward in Florida A proposed six-week abortion ban is advancing in Florida, where Republican Gov. Ron DeSantis has indicated support for the restrictions as he prepares a potential presidential run The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023
At the Races: Bank shots - Roll Call The CQ Roll Call newsroom tracks campaigns nationwide, sharing the best stories, with some extras, in the At the Races newsletter. Roll Call · Mar 16, 2023
Florida authorities look to strip hotel of liquor license for drag show The complaint against the Miami Hyatt Regency is the third attempt by the DeSantis administration to revoke a liquor license held by a venue which has hosted a drag show that was not adults-only The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023
New poll places Trump firmly ahead of DeSantis Former president has turned his fire squarely on the former governor as media coverage swirls around DeSantis 2024 speculation The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023
Seth Meyers on Republicans: ‘Whining about wokeness, a term they can’t even define’ Late-night hosts discussed the right’s obsession with culture wars and how DeSantis has shown himself to be a Putin ally The Guardian - US · Mar 16, 2023
America's downward elevator ride Joe Biden comforted a grieving community in Monterey Park — it's what he does best. So why don't I feel better? Salon · Mar 16, 2023
Daily Mirror · Mar 16, 2023 Princess Diana's furious brother reveals her humiliating true opinion of Donald Trump Charles Spencer has slammed Donald Trump for claiming Princess Diana 'kissed his a**' in private letters - and sensationally revealed she viewed him as 'worse than anal fissure'
Evening Standard · Mar 16, 2023 OPINION - Ron DeSantis’s casual dismissal of the war has Ukrainians worried In Washington, the war in Ukraine can day-in, day-out feel like a bureaucratic exercise. A question of overseeing huge resources, votes in Congress and overworked diplomats on another flight out of Dulles. More like a war game, for American players, than an actual war. But on Tuesday that spell briefly…
Salon · Mar 16, 2023 "Woke" means nothing — that's the point MAGA can't explain what "woke" is, but that's the point — it's a "choose your own bigotry" term for Republicans
The Independent UK · Mar 16, 2023 Heckler appears to attack Ron DeSantis with Trump’s lewd nickname ‘If it weren’t for me, Ron DeSanctimonious would right now be working probably at a law firm, or maybe a Pizza Hut,’ Trump says as 2024 heats up
Tribune News Service · Mar 15, 2023 DeSantis scores 1st congressional endorsement over Trump, from Texas Rep. Chip Roy WASHINGTON – Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis scored his first congressional endorsement for president, as Texas Rep. Chip Roy, a leader in the far-right Freedom Caucus, urged conservatives Wednesday to look past Donald Trump in 2024.
Orlando Sentinel · Mar 15, 2023 Family of slain Parkland student and other crime victims fight DeSantis-backed lawsuit limit bill TALLAHASSEE Fla. — The families of a murdered Orlando college student and a Parkland shooting victim are among those lining up against legal reforms backed by Gov. Ron DeSantis, arguing the changes could deny crime victims civil damages and shield businesses and insurers from liability.
Tribune News Service · Mar 15, 2023 Pro-Trump group alleges DeSantis breaking ethics laws with ‘shadow’ campaign The rivalry between former President Donald Trump and Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis escalated yet again Wednesday.
Tribune News Service · Mar 15, 2023 Pence hits back at DeSantis over Ukraine war criticism Former Vice President Mike Pence Wednesday blasted Ron DeSantis over his criticism of the war in Ukraine.
Salon · Mar 15, 2023 Trump quietly calls for a "coup" in US "The removal of a current government, often by force, which could also be called a coup," columnist says
The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2023 DeSantis nabs presidential endorsement from GOP House member A conservative Texas congressman is preemptively endorsing Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis for president, even though DeSantis hasn't yet announced a bid
The Independent UK · Mar 15, 2023 New College transfer students invited by like-minded campus A small liberal arts college in Massachusetts is rolling out the welcome mat for student from a Florida school under attack by Gov. Ron DeSantis